Today's Market

Why are stocks up (or down) and what does the latest Nvidia news mean? Today’s Market will answer those questions and keep you informed about big stock market movers. We’ll also tell you about the latest Fed moves, what stocks Warren Buffett is buying, and which stocks look primed for a short squeeze. Today’s Market is the perfect pairing of InvestorPlace’s expert financial advice and critical stock and crypto news.

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Federal Reserve: All That Commotion for Nothing

All of the hype leading up to Wednesday's policy announcement was met with more of the same from the Fed. Stocks yawned in response.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – EBR EE CIG CNP

Utilities stocks rose broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.8%.

Why NCR Corporation (NCR), Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE) and FedEx Corporation (FDX) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Hump-day was anything but fruitful for NCR Corporation (NCR), Adobe Systems (ADBE) and FedEx (FDX).

Why Tripadvisor Inc (TRIP), Kythera Biopharmaceuticals Inc (KYTH) and Qihoo 360 Technology Co Ltd (QIHU) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Fed watch gripped the markets today, but Tripadvisor, Kythera Biopharmaceuticals and Qihoo were all higher for reasons of their own.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – KOF ANDE STZ TUP

Consumer noncyclical stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street so far on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.3%.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – TSLA ICON FDML PII

Consumer cyclical stocks rose 0.3% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – SHI MRC GPRE VHI

Basic materials stocks rose 0.3% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – HRC QIHU SFUN YOKU

Technology stocks remained flat on Wednesday morning on Wall Street.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – SRPT ZIOP PCRX ANAC

Healthcare stocks rose broadly on Wall Street so far on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.3%.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – WWE BOBE MANU TSU

Services stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.3%.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – MOH HUM LYG BLX

Financial stocks advanced 0.2% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – CEA GLOG TK GMLP

Transportation stocks declined 0.5% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – WLL PDS SDRL RIG

Energy stocks advanced 0.8% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – SWX HNP TRGP DPM

Utilities stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.2%.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – TPC CRH GTLS TRN

Capital goods stocks rose 0.2% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

2 Signs That Oil Prices Are Finally Staging a Comeback

Supplies from both OPEC & U.S. are dropping, which should lead to rising oil prices. Here are two ways to play that price rise.

The Russell 2000 Has a Message: Stay Strong, My Friends

The Russell 2000's recent outperformance of the S&P 500 has us optimistic about a potential last hurrah for the broader markets.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Twitter Inc (TWTR), Wisdom Tree Investments, Inc. (WETF) and Hertz Global Holdings Inc (HTZ)

Larger institutional traders showed up in Wisdom Tree (WETF) and Hertz (HTZ) using concentrated option positioning. Twitter (TWTR), meanwhile, kept bending to the analysts.

Small and Mid Caps Continue to Hold Up the Market

Their strength may sustain a sideways trend, but eventually the big boys will need to join in.